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Philomath, OR

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Scenic University Wooded Mountains Family-Friendly Commutes

Philomath is small city just outside of Corvallis, located about three miles from Downtown Corvallis and about two miles from Oregon State University. Philomath is named for a college that existed here from 1867 until 1929. Philomath means “love of learning” in Greek. The historic building that housed the college is now the Benton County Historical Museum.

With its mountain views and hilly, wooded landscape, Philomath is an attractive community. And while you could commute to work in Corvallis in less than 10 minutes, Philomath is home to several businesses and mills, making it an ideal live-work-play community. For the “play” part, Philomath is home to Marys River Park, Philomath City Park, the Philomath Clemens Community Swimming Pool, and the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Philomath Boulevard is lined with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Wineries dot the landscape in and around Philomath, as do farms. Be sure to visit Gathering Together Farm, certified organic since 1987, to do some shopping or have a meal.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Philomath, OR is $590 for a studio, $1,570 for one bedroom, $1,602 for two bedrooms, and $2,053 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philomath has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,570/month
730 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Philomath Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

345 Students

7
out of 10

Clemens Primary School

Public

Grades K-1

171 Students

Rating Unavailable

Philomath Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

333 Students

5
out of 10

Philomath High School

Public

Grades 9-12

458 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bald Hill Park
  • Bruce Starker Arts Park
  • Avery House Nature Center
  • Avery Park
  • Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club

Airports

  • Mahlon Sweet Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.